Health Tip: If Your Child Wears Glasses

(HealthDay News) -- If your child has been prescribed glasses, you may have a difficult time getting your child to wear them.


The Children's Physician Network offers these suggestions:

• Let your child choose the frames, and be sure to give lots of compliments on how great they look.


• Start out having your child wear the glasses for short periods, until they become more comfortable.


• Encourage your child to wear glasses while doing something enjoyable, such as watching a movie or reading a book.


• Don't nag the child about wearing glasses, but praise them when they do.


• Wearing glasses should be part of the daily routine, much like teeth brushing or getting dressed.


• Mention sports heroes, actors or family members who wear glasses.